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WHAT'S NEW

1 March 2010 (v1.161)

Topic No

Topic Title

Details

1.1.E.103

Employment pathway plan (NSA, YA (job seekers), PP)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

1.1.F.240

Fully diagnosed, treated & stabilised (FDTS) (DSP)

Clarified 'significant improvement'.

1.1.J.10

Job Capacity Assessment (JCA)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

1.1.J.40

Job search activities (standard rate MOB)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

1.1.P.200

Permanent (DSP, SA)

Clarified 'significant improvement'.

1.1.S.10

Safety net (HCC, PCC, CSHC)

Updated information and rates.

1.1.S.410

Suitable activities (NSA, YA)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

1.2.5.40

Mobility Allowance (MOB) - Description

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.1.6.10

General Payability Provisions

Updated general payability provisions.

3.1.13.70

Comprehensive Compliance Assessments

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.2.1.45

Exemption from RapidConnect Provisions

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.2.1.80

Variable Reporting for NSA

Updated mature age requirements from 50 to 55 years.

3.2.8.30

What is an Employment Pathway Plan?

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.2.9.10

Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Suitable Activities - Overview

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.2.9.40

Job Search - Setting Job Search Requirements - Job Seekers with Part-time Requirements

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.2.11.10

Activity Test for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Exemptions - Temporary Incapacity

Updated policy.

3.3.6.20

Participation Interviews for Widow Allowees (post 20/09/03)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.4.4.10

Qualification for WidB

Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only.

3.4.4.20

Assessment of Desertion for WidB

Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only.

3.4.4.40

Assessment of Bigamous & Polygamous Marriages for WidB

Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only.

3.4.4.50

Payability of WidB

Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only.

3.4.4.90

Continuation, Variation or Termination of WidB

Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only.

3.5.1.170

Suitable Activity - Job Search (PP)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.5.1.190

Other Suitable Activities (PP)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.5.1.220

Participation Requirements Exemption - Temporary Incapacity (PP)

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.2.100

DSP Assessment of Impairment Ratings

Clarified 'significant improvement'.

3.6.6.10

Qualification for MOB

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.6.50

Assessment of Vocational Training for Standard Rate MOB

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.6.54

Assessment of 32 Hours every 4 Weeks Rule for Standard Rate MOB

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.6.55

Assessment of Continuing Basis for Standard Rate MOB

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.6.80

Notification & Recipient Obligations for MOB

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.6.100

Termination of MOB

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

3.6.7.10

Qualification for HCC Only CA (child)

Clarified policy.

3.6.7.20

HCC Only CA (child) - Measuring the Level of Care & Attention

Clarified policy.

3.6.11

Work Ability Tables (WATS)

Section deleted.

3.7.2.40

SpB for People not Residentially Qualified for Other Payments

Removed reference to JET program.

3.8.8.10

Qualification for RAA

Clarified qualification criteria.

3.9.4.20

Non-cancellation of Concession Cards for Temporary Overseas Absences

Clarified departure - notification obligations.

3.10.3.80

Changing a Payment Delivery Day

Added note that references to CDEP only apply to continuing participants.

4.3.6.10

Income from Overseas payments - General Rules

Clarified treatment of arrears of overseas pensions.

4.3.9.50

Income from Gifts, Legacies, Royalties & Native Title Claims

Updated assessment of royalties paid to Indigenous people.

4.9.2.60

Sections 9A (Lifetime) & 9B (Life Expectancy) of the SSAct Applying Prior to 20/09/2004

Updated terminology.

6.2.5.12

DSP - Income & Assets Service Update Mail Reviews (From 20/09/03)

Updated policy.

6.2.5.70

SA - Mail Reviews

Updated policy.

6.2.5.80

SA - Rehabilitation Case Reviews

Updated policy.

6.2.5.90

MOB Reviews

Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services.

7.2.3.20

General Provisions - Changing Payment Types when a Recipient is Outside Australia

Removed reference to mature age allowance in example.

8.1.2.40

Claim Determination - Payment Specific Provisions

Removed reference to mature age allowance.

8.1.4.20

Other Labour Market & Older Students - Documentation Required

Removed details about mature age allowance.

8.1.4.70

Supplementary Benefits - Documentation Required

Removed reference to mature age allowance and details about employment entry payment.

8.3.2

Start Days for Early Claims

Removed reference to employment entry payment.

8.4.2.20

Hardship Advance Payment

Removed reference to mature age allowance.

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